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2005 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration FA54SFO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 15 Mar 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,746 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,584 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
6 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 140,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,300 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,530 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018 5 Jun 20269 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,009 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres worn inner edges
- screen washers weak
- Offside Front sidewall damaged
10 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres worn inner edges
- Offside Front sidewall damaged
12 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,531 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,531 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,909 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,293 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,920 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202613 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,760 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012 5 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,065 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 5 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,898 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,630 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,589 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2009 5 Jun 202615 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,580 MI
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FA54SFO was registered on 2005-02-16
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